1
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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2
as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of get off
But Republicans got off the mat quickly, forming Virginians for Fair Maps to battle the other team’s Virginians for Fair Elections.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Key moment After getting off to a hot start with four runs in the first inning, the Twins followed it up by tagging the Red Sox for seven runs in the second inning.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Can’t let those other players get off as well.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
His 2026 debut got off a rocky start when Marte hit the first pitch of the game over the right-field wall.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The two-time defending World Series champions got off to another excellent start and currently own the best record in MLB.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The Masters got off to a rousing start in Thursday’s first round, with defending champion Rory McIlroy claiming a share of the lead with a 5-under 67.
—Rod Beard, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Among the family is Michael (the ridiculously handsome Regé-Jean Page), Matteo’s cousin-slash-brother (again, long story), who owns a vineyard and with whom Anna immediately gets off on the wrong foot, even though their attraction is also immediate.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Key moment After getting off to a hot start with four runs in the first inning, the Twins followed it up by tagging the Red Sox for seven runs in the second inning.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Can’t let those other players get off as well.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
His 2026 debut got off a rocky start when Marte hit the first pitch of the game over the right-field wall.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The two-time defending World Series champions got off to another excellent start and currently own the best record in MLB.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Grapevine surges from behind, falls short Lake Creek provided most of the pressure early in the match, keeping the ball in Grapevine’s end and getting off six shots before the Mustangs started pressing in the 26th minute.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The Masters got off to a rousing start in Thursday’s first round, with defending champion Rory McIlroy claiming a share of the lead with a 5-under 67.
—Rod Beard, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Among the family is Michael (the ridiculously handsome Regé-Jean Page), Matteo’s cousin-slash-brother (again, long story), who owns a vineyard and with whom Anna immediately gets off on the wrong foot, even though their attraction is also immediate.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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House Speaker Mike Johnson departs after a vote at the Capitol on March 26, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The shareholder letter also revealed that Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings would be departing its board of directors to focus on philanthropic efforts.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Schools across the Emirates were shuttered for weeks after the war began, shifting students to remote learning, prompting some parents, who CNBC has spoken with since the war began, to send children back to their home countries to complete the academic term at schools teaching in-person.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The cost of gas has soared over the seven weeks since the war began, sending the average national price of regular gas to more than $4 per gallon.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The draft pick was top-10 protected in 2026, and with the Panthers owning the eighth-worst record in the NHL this season, the worst that pick can be after the draft lottery is 10th, as a maximum of two teams can potentially move up past the Panthers in that lottery.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Homeowner Maha Amin moved three dozen sandbags from the trunk of her car to her driveway Thursday, bracing for more flooding in Des Plaines.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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On the first Saturday of Coachella, Justin Bieber started his concert by looking down at a camera on the floor of the stage.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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McDermott made one start for the Orioles in 2024 and four appearances in 2025.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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After driving around on the freeways for more than 15 minutes, the suspect exited onto city streets in the Compton area.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Dominguez exited to boos with the bases loaded and one out after allowing Caminero's leadoff home run, a single, a walk, a hit batter and a wild pitch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The search process for Adofo-Mensah's replacement will commence after the draft.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Netflix also shared other casting info as the shoot commenced.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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At that moment Contreras made perhaps the biggest play of the game, eschewing the easy force play on McGonigle at first and making the considerably more challenging throw to second to get the lead runner.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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In 2024-25, the Lightning went 29-8-4 at home during the regular season and pushed to get home-ice advantage over the Panthers by finishing second in the Atlantic Division.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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As propaganda goes, the patriotic programming was benign.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Murakami connected for a two-run home run to right, which went 425 feet, in the fifth inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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